Hawa Mahal-Jaipur
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About Hawamahal,jaipur
Timings : Duration of Openings (Hrs.): 9.00-16.30 Entry Fee (In Indian Rupees): Indian : 10 Foreigner : 50 Tel: +91 141 2618862 Address: Johari Bazar Rd, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002 Opened: 1799 Height: 15 m Architectural style: Mughal architecture Architects: Lal Chand Ustad, Sawai Pratap SinghHawa Mahal as its name suggest the Palace of Wind.The Hawa mahal is built in such a way that winds is pass away from any part of palace,through its hundreds of Jharokhas(windows).It is built of red sand stone.The Hawa Mahal is the Taj of Pink City,Jaipur.
History of Hawamahal,Jaipur
The Hawa Mahal was built by Kachhwaha ruler Swai Pratap Singh,grandson of Maharaja Swai Jai Singh.Swai pratap singh's devotion to lord krishna is evident in the palace's construction as it resembles the lord's crown.It is also said that during that time Purdah system followed by the Rajputs,royal womens did not appear in public or in front of strangers is said to be one of the main reason for the foundation of Hawamahal. However,they were excited to follow the daily events and royal processions occuring on the streets.It is for their benefit that the Hawa Mahal was built,complete with small windows and screened balconies.This gave the women a sense of freedom,with out appearing in public.
Architecture of Hawamahal
Hawa Mahal,designed as a bee-hive castle with small windows ,has a height of 15m from its base.The structure,erected on a thin shield or podium approximetly fifty feet high,has walls less than a foot thick.Constructed of red and pink sandstones by Lal Chand Ustad,Hawamahal is famous for its windows or 'Jharokhas'which enable free circulation of air within the structure.Its enterance is a door which leads to a spacious courtyard surrounded by two-storey buildings on three sides.The building does not have stairs to reach the upper floors,the storeys are connected by slopes.From Hawa Mahal,You can have an excellent view of the city.The monument also has an archeological museum.